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Etoile Stewart reappointed to Telefilm’s board


OTTAWA – On the recommendation of Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge, the Governor General in Council has reappointed Etoile Stewart as a member of Telefilm Canada’s board of directors.

Stewart’s new five-year term began Nov. 1.

She has been a Telefilm board member since November 2018 and is currently chair of the board’s nominating, evaluation and governance committee.

“Having worked in all levels of government, she is now a management consultant based in Winnipeg specializing in strategic planning and government relations for a diverse range of clients,” reads Stewart’s profile on Telefilm’s website. “Specific areas of expertise include strategic planning, project execution, government and stakeholder relations, governance and policy development and analysis.”

Described as “a highly effective, accomplished strategist,” Stewart’s Telefilm profile says she “is keenly interested in supporting people, organizations and decision making that foster and promote arts and culture in Canada and is deeply committed to creating and supporting opportunities for new voices and ideas.”

Photo of Etoile Stewart borrowed from Telefilm’s website.